pil·grim (plgrm)
n.
1. A religious devotee who journeys to a shrine or sacred place.
2. One who embarks on a quest for something conceived of as sacred.
3. A traveler.
4. Pilgrim One of the English Separatists who founded the colony of Plymouth in New England in 1620.
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I am a modern day pilgrim. You might not ever recognize me as one if you passed me on the street. (What a tremendous blessing if you did!) I do not wear a bonnet or formless black dress. I do wear black a lot- I am an artist and it just goes with everything. There is no somberness even remotely attached to me. I have the joy of the Lord.
What makes me a pilgrim? I am in the world but not of it. I am a journeyer in a foreign land. I know the language and am familiar with the customs, but they are not my own. No matter where I go on earth, I am not a local.
My pilgrimage is a quest of prayer and expression. I am set apart for a higher purpose. I am here to glorify my Father and do his will. I am here to be a vessel for his spirit, a vehicle for his agape love. Through his love I am called to withdraw at times and pray for others.
As children of God, we all have a Holy Quest. We have a journey to make through this land to find sacred place and purpose. Some of us journey and literally travel the world. Others of us journey without ever leaving our hometowns.
What is your Holy Quest?
Jodi, I love this! You have such a gift, girl…continue to use it for the Lord’s Glory…that’s what is important!
My only observation is to capitalize the pronouns you use with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. You capitalize the names, so you should be consistent with the pronouns, which refer back to them. It’s not a set in stone rule, so it’s just a suggestion.
Hugs,
Mid
Thank you Mid! I really appreciate you stopping by. I will edit!
Love- Jodi
Awesome post! I remember watching Roots (the TV mini-series about American slavery). In it, Kunta Kinte has a chance to escape and chooses to remain with his wife and children. She tells him “This is your home.” He responds, “This is where I live but this is not my home.” I think of that frequently when I feel like a foreigner in my own land! Wonderful thoughts, Jodi. Keep them coming.
Thank you Lori! I appreciate your help and your encouragement so much!!
Love- Jodi
Oh, Jodi! I just knew we were meant to be in relationship for the Love Dare – and beyond!
I am also a pilgrim – have always been one. It was not until I became an adult, and then became for sure of my faith that I realized that is the reason I have never felt “of the world.”
Wonderful post — from one pilgrim to another.
Howdy Pilgrim!
You know…. I knew that about you!
I am so glad that we are accountability partners and beyond! You are such a blessing and source of inspiration for me.
Thank you my friend-
Love in HIM- Jodi
Jodi,
I LOVE this post! It makes me think. It makes me want to aspire to God’s best for me, to reach His purpose and His destination, to accomplish all He has for me to do while I am in this foreign land.
And I LOVE your title! Any time a title grabs my interest, I am sure to read the post that goes with it. Keep up the catchy titles, and you’ll generate a great readership.
Now I need to be off about heeding my own advice! =)
God bless you,
Cheri
PS – I am adding your blog URL to my blog list.
Cheri-
Thank you so much! Thank you for adding my blog. I need you to show me how to add blogs so that I can add yours
Love in HIM!
Jodi
I am learning too, delighted to find your site and walk with you along this pilgrimage. Blessed indeed are those who set their hearts on pilgrimage. I’m an jeans and t-shirt prayer warrior, simply overjoyed to meet another intercessor.
Blessings from Costa Rica,
Sarah Dawn
Hey Jodi!! Just a note to let you know I left you a little something over on the Glass House blog, on the “We Have a Winner” post.
Hugs,
Cheri